Absorbent with good insulating properties due to the fibre’s natural crimp (curl), has good elasticity so doesn’t crease much, relatively strong but can shrink on washing Jumpers, suits ...

Synthetic fibers are man made from chemicals. They are generally based on polymers and are stronger than natural and regenerated fibers. It is often easy to identify what type of fiber or fabric a ...

Natural fibres that are increasingly being used in ... from these plants that is used as fertiliser. The team exposed a type of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) to different concentrations of viscose ...

the only natural fibre that has continuous filament fibres rather than shorter staple fibres Soft and shiny, drapes well, difficult to wash, expensive, creases easily, used in luxury clothes ...

New research suggests that natural substitutes for plastic may ... compared to exposure to other types of fibres. The studies ...

Scientists from The University of Manchester have combined graphene with the natural fibre, jute, to create a world’s first for graphene-strengthened natural jute fibre composites. The breakthrough ...